Speech Pathologist I (Outpt)

SwedishAmerican Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Paternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Wellness Reimbursement

On-site Daycare

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth

Shared Governance

Employee Voice

Job summary

UW Health in northern Illinois is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat communication disorders in a patient-centered setting. Requires a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology and active Illinois licensure with CEUs ongoing.

The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based therapy, and supporting families. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany the position, with on-site daycare and tuition assistance available.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Active Illinois licensure required; evidence needed before start.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility required; supervision provided.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Illinois Licensure

BLS/CPR Certification

ASHA CCC or CFY eligibility

Job description

Work Schedule:

90% FTE, Monday-Friday varying schedule. You will work at UW Health 9th St Clinic 209 9th St.

Additional components of compensation may include:

• Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
• Overtime
• On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Required
• Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs as required. Required

Work Experience

• No minimum experience required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current license from the State of Illinois. An applicant for employment as a physical, occupational, or speech therapists must present acceptable evidence of licensure. A new employee will not be allowed to work as a therapist or assistant until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
• Has certificate of clinical competence through the American Speech & Hearing Association (ASHA) or eligible to complete Clinical Fellowship year with proper supervision. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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